Journal of Physiotherapy

Papers
(The median citation count of Journal of Physiotherapy is 0. The table below lists those papers that are above that threshold based on CrossRef citation counts [max. 250 papers]. The publications cover those that have been published in the past four years, i.e., from 2021-06-01 to 2025-06-01.)
ArticleCitations
Cover image and highlights175
Physiotherapists vary in their knowledge of and approach to working with patients who are LGBTQIA+: a qualitative study116
Contents93
Clinimetrics: Clinical Frailty Scale80
Critically appraised paper: In adults receiving intensive care, increased early active mobilisation did not improve clinical outcomes but increased adverse events51
Appraisal of Clinical Practice Guideline from the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA): Physical therapist management of Parkinson disease44
Appraisal of Clinical Practice Guideline: Clinical Practice Guidelines for the Prevention and Management of Pain, Agitation/Sedation, Delirium, Immobility, and Sleep Disruption in Adult Patients in th37
Critically appraised paper: Hand-arm bimanual intensive therapy including lower extremities (HABIT-ILE) improves bi-manual performance and gross motor function in pre-school children with unilateral c31
Motor imagery priming improves activity and impairment outcomes in people after stroke but the effects of other types of priming are unclear: a systematic review30
Research Note: Re-examining the issue of false positives (statistical type 1 errors) in the era of big data and high-frequency health measurement technologies30
Prehabilitation sessions can be provided more frequently in a shortened regimen with similar or better efficacy in people with non-small cell lung cancer: a randomised trial26
Supervised, individualised exercise reduces fatigue and improves strength and quality of life more than unsupervised home exercise in people with chronic Guillain-Barré syndrome: a randomised trial25
Group-based pelvic floor muscle training is a more cost-effective approach to treat urinary incontinence in older women: economic analysis of a randomised trial24
Face-to-face and telerehabilitation delivery of circuit training have similar benefits and acceptability in patients with knee osteoarthritis: a randomised trial24
Reasons to become a volunteer rater for the Physiotherapy Evidence Database (PEDro)24
Critically appraised paper: Cognitive behavioural therapy with best-evidence pain management was not superior to best-evidence pain management alone for patients with chronic spinal pain and insomnia 23
Clinimetrics: The European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer (EORTC) QLQ-C30 questionnaire20
Critically appraised paper: Intensive motor rehabilitation after stroke is more effective within the subacute than acute or chronic phase compared with standard rehabilitation19
Contents19
Critically appraised paper: Additional rehabilitation following botulinum toxin-A does not improve goal attainment and upper limb activity in chronic stroke survivors [synopsis]19
Critically appraised paper: In people with chronic respiratory disease, telerehabilitation was equivalent to centre-based pulmonary rehabilitation at improving exercise capacity but may not be for dys18
Critically appraised paper: Corticosteroid injections combined with exercise therapy are superior to placebo injections and exercise therapy for Achilles tendinopathy symptoms18
Critically appraised paper: Task-oriented exercise improved disability, pain and quality of life compared with general physiotherapy for surgically treated proximal humeral fractures [commentary]18
Contents17
Critically appraised paper: In adults with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, long-term pulmonary rehabilitation did not improve 6-minute walk distance, but improved endurance time compared with usual car16
Appraisal of Clinical Practice Guideline: Early intervention for children aged 0 to 2 years with or at high risk of cerebral palsy: International clinical practice guideline based on systematic review16
Title page16
No prognostic model for people with recent-onset low back pain has yet been demonstrated to be suitable for use in clinical practice: a systematic review15
Clinimetrics: The Central Sensitisation Inventory: a useful screening tool for clinicians, but not the gold standard15
Telerehabilitation improves physical function and reduces dyspnoea in people with COVID-19 and post-COVID-19 conditions: a systematic review14
Clinimetrics: The Revised Fibromyalgia Impact Questionnaire14
Critically appraised paper: In-bed cycle ergometry in mechanically ventilated patients is safe but does not improve physical function after intensive care discharge [synopsis]14
Call for applications for membership of the Editorial Board14
Preoperative physiotherapy prevents postoperative pulmonary complications after major abdominal surgery: a meta-analysis of individual patient data14
Critically appraised paper: High-intensity interval training results in greater walking capacity at 8 and 12 weeks than moderate-intensity locomotor training in chronic stroke13
Sex and gender in physiotherapy research13
Critically appraised paper: Timing and coordination training does not enhance standard treatment benefit on mobility in community-dwelling older adults [commentary]13
Critically appraised paper: For women at high risk of breast cancer-related lymphoedema, prophylactic compression sleeve usage reduces and delays occurrence of arm swelling [commentary]12
Research Note: Evaluating risk of bias in randomised controlled trials12
Critically appraised paper: Fall prevention program delivered electronically to community-dwelling older people can reduce fall rate over 24 months [commentary]12
Critically appraised paper: High-intensity resistance training is not superior to low-intensity resistance training in patients with knee osteoarthritis [commentary]12
Education plus exercise for persistent gluteal tendinopathy improves quality of life and is cost-effective compared with corticosteroid injection and wait and see: economic evaluation of a randomised 11
Critically appraised paper: High-intensity interval training is an effective method for enhancing walking capacity in patients with chronic stroke11
Critically appraised paper: A task-specific sit-to-stand training program for children with cerebral palsy improves mobility and self-care function [synopsis]11
Injury prevention programs that include balance training exercises reduce ankle injury rates among soccer players: a systematic review10
Journal publication information10
Degree and pattern of dual-task interference during walking vary with component tasks in people after stroke: a systematic review10
Critically appraised paper: Implicit motor learning is not superior to explicit motor learning for improving gait speed in chronic stroke [synopsis]9
Advice and education for spinal pain9
Correspondence: Re Dr Vrieze et al8
Correspondence: Response to Vaughan-Graham et al8
Response to Nam et al8
Bobath therapy is inferior to task-specific training and not superior to other interventions in improving arm activity and arm strength outcomes after stroke: a systematic review8
Clinimetrics: The International Prostate Symptom Score8
Clinimetrics: The Patient-Specific Functional Scale7
Appraisal of Clinical Practice Guideline: Early and locally advanced breast cancer: diagnosis and management7
Critically appraised paper: In adults with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, long-term telerehabilitation and unsupervised home-based treadmill training reduced hospitalisations and emergency dep7
Clinimetrics: Keele STarT MSK tool7
Journal publication information7
Physiotherapy management of blood cancers7
Advanced practice physiotherapists can diagnose and triage patients with musculoskeletal disorders while providing effective care: a systematic review7
Towards responsible use of artificial intelligence in daily practice: what do physiotherapists need to know, consider and do?6
Patient education improves pain and function in people with knee osteoarthritis with better effects when combined with exercise therapy: a systematic review6
An international core capability framework for physiotherapists delivering telephone-based care6
Call for applications for membership of the Editorial Board6
Normal gait speed varies by age and sex but not by geographical region: a systematic review6
Appraisal of Clinical Practice Guideline: National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) clinical practice guideline for myalgic encephalomyelitis (or encephalopathy)/chronic fatigue syndrom6
Respiratory physiotherapy interventions focused on exercise training and enhancing physical activity levels in people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease are likely to be cost-effective: a syst6
Contents5
Critically appraised paper: Dynamic neuromuscular stabilisation leads to superior and sustained improvements in balance compared with core stabilisation in patients with multiple sclerosis [commentary5
Appraisal of Clinical Practice Guideline: Physical Therapy Evaluation and Treatment After Concussion/Mild Traumatic Brain Injury5
Critically appraised paper: Beneficial pain reduction from a personalised multifaceted care pathway compared with usual care in patients with chronic knee pain after total knee replacement [commentary5
Critically appraised paper: Non-invasive brain stimulation does not enhance the effect of robotic-assisted upper limb training on arm motor recovery after stroke [synopsis]5
Paper of the Year 20245
Critically appraised paper: In patients with acute low back or neck pain, a judicious short course of opioids did not reduce pain compared with placebo5
Critically appraised paper: Balance training and cognitive-behavioural therapy are most promising for reducing fatigue severity in people with multiple sclerosis5
Critically appraised paper: High-intensity interval training after stroke improves some aspects of physical function, but benefits are not sustained [commentary]5
Journal publication information5
Risk assessment of vascular complications following manual therapy and exercise for the cervical region: diagnostic accuracy of the International Federation of Orthopaedic Manipulative Physical Therap5
Are we giving stratified care a fair trial?4
Critically appraised paper: Respiratory waveform analysis guides settings for effective mechanical insufflation-exsufflation in patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis4
Appraisal of Clinical Practice Guideline: Physical Therapy Management of Older Adults With Hip Fracture4
Women report sustained benefits from attending group-based education about pelvic floor muscles: a longitudinal qualitative study4
Clinimetrics: Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis in Clinical Practice4
Correspondence: Response to Rafat et al4
Critically appraised paper: Education-enhanced care was superior to conventional care on disability, but not on pain, for temporomandibular disorders [synopsis]4
Correspondence: Response to Bourgeois4
Critically appraised paper: Education-enhanced care was superior to conventional care on disability, but not on pain, for temporomandibular disorders [commentary]4
Prevention of spinal pain4
Physiotherapy management of Achilles tendinopathy4
Critically appraised paper: A combined digital technology program was not superior to usual care on knee pain following total knee replacement [synopsis]4
Pregnant women may exercise both abdominal and pelvic floor muscles during pregnancy without increasing the diastasis recti abdominis: a randomised trial3
Pelvic floor muscle function differs between supine and standing positions in women with stress urinary incontinence: an experimental crossover study3
Critically appraised paper: Eccentric resistance training may improve strength and power but not gait in patients with neurological conditions [commentary]3
Physiotherapy management of people with spinal cord injuries: an update3
Students experienced near peer-led simulation in physiotherapy education as valuable and engaging: a mixed methods study3
Health coaching improves physical activity, disability and pain in adults with chronic non-cancer pain: a systematic review3
Perioperative physiotherapy3
Critically appraised paper: Group-based pelvic floor muscle training is not inferior to individual training for the treatment of urinary incontinence in older women [commentary]2
Clinimetrics: The Breathing Pattern Assessment Tool2
Expressions of interest for the Journal of Physiotherapy Editorial Fellowship2
Correspondence: Author response to Godi et al2
Expressions of interest for the Journal of Physiotherapy Editorial Fellowship2
Physiotherapy management of bronchiectasis in adults2
Pelvic floor muscle training by competitive rhythmic gymnasts at regular training sessions did not reduce urinary incontinence: a cluster-randomised trial2
Correspondence: Response to Bonnevie et al2
Stroke rehabilitation2
Critically appraised paper: Eccentric resistance training may improve strength and power but not gait in patients with neurological conditions [synopsis]2
Clinimetrics: The vertical single leg hop test2
Critically appraised paper: Beneficial pain reduction from a personalised multifaceted care pathway compared with usual care in patients with chronic knee pain after total knee replacement2
Injury prevention programs that include plyometric exercises reduce the incidence of anterior cruciate ligament injury: a systematic review of cluster randomised trials2
Clinimetrics: Assessment of generalised joint hypermobility: the Beighton score2
Critically appraised paper: In people with chronic respiratory disease, telerehabilitation was equivalent to centre-based pulmonary rehabilitation at improving exercise capacity but may not be for dys2
Physiotherapy management of breast cancer treatment-related sequelae2
Critically appraised paper: Cognitive functional therapy produces sustained improvements in chronic, disabling low back pain2
Physiotherapy management for COVID-19 in the acute hospital setting and beyond: an update to clinical practice recommendations1
Appraisal of Clinical Practice Guideline: Guidelines for Perioperative Care in Elective Colorectal Surgery: Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) Society Recommendations: 20181
Physiotherapy management of interstitial lung disease1
Clinimetrics: Modified Rankin Scale (mRS)1
The 6-minute stepper test and the sit-to-stand test predict complications after major pulmonary resection via minimally invasive surgery: a prospective inception cohort study1
Critically appraised paper: Timing and coordination training does not enhance standard treatment benefit on mobility in community-dwelling older adults1
Women’s health1
Cover image and highlights1
Clinimetrics: The Victorian Institute of Sport Questionnaire - gluteal tendinopathy (VISA-G)1
Critically appraised paper: An internet intervention with or without telephone support in primary care is not superior to usual care for low back pain [commentary]1
Correspondence: Response to Kranenburg et al1
Physiotherapy management of patellofemoral pain in adolescents1
Cardiac conditions1
Clinimetrics: The Physical Function in ICU test-scored1
Aims and scope / Editorial Board1
Some types of exercise interventions are more effective than others in people with coronary heart disease: systematic review and network meta-analysis1
Ensuring a fit-for-purpose resource for consumers, clinicians and health services: the updated Osteoarthritis of the Knee Clinical Care Standard1
Clinimetrics: Functional Assessment of Chronic Illness Therapy-Fatigue (FACIT-Fatigue)1
Appraisal of Clinical Practice Guideline: Clinical Practice Guidelines: Pregnancy Care1
Aims and Scope/Editorial Board1
Title page1
Real-time video telerehabilitation shows comparable satisfaction and similar or better attendance and adherence compared with in-person physiotherapy: a systematic review1
Critically appraised paper: In people with persistent instability after ACL injury, surgical reconstruction is more effective and cost-effective than non-surgical rehabilitation1
Critically appraised paper: In young children with cerebral palsy, intensive child-initiated mobility training with variability and error is as effective as conventional therapist-directed training fo1
Research Note: Deriving latent trajectories in health research1
Research Note: Interpreting confidence intervals1
Lower limb sports injuries1
Prophylactic non-invasive positive pressure ventilation reduces complications and length of hospital stay after invasive thoracic procedures: a systematic review1
Home-based exercises are as effective as equivalent doses of centre-based exercises for improving walking speed and balance after stroke: a systematic review1
Some conservative interventions are more effective than others for people with chronic non-specific neck pain: a systematic review and network meta-analysis1
Innovative physiotherapy clinical education in response to the COVID-19 pandemic with a clinical research placement model1
Delivering constraint-induced movement therapy in stroke rehabilitation requires informed stakeholders, sufficient resources and organisational buy-in: a mixed-methods systematic review1
Critically appraised paper: Additional, mechanised upper limb self-rehabilitation in patients with subacute stroke is not more effective than basic stretching and active exercises in reducing upper li1
Critically appraised paper: In children with overweight or obesity, an aerobic plus resistance exercise program improved cardiometabolic but not mental health [Commentary]1
Using behavioural economics to improve adherence to home exercise programs1
How to facilitate mainstream media coverage of physiotherapy research1
Appraisal of Clinical Practice Guideline: Living Clinical Guidelines for Stroke Management1
Correspondence: Re: Scrivener et al1
Correspondence: Author response to Cao1
Critically appraised paper: In people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, a six-week behaviour change intervention was not superior to a sham intervention at reducing time spent in sedentary b1
Critically appraised paper: Early surgery is not superior to exercise and education with the option of later surgery for meniscal tears in young adults0
In adults with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, long-term telerehabilitation and unsupervised home-based treadmill training reduced hospitalisations and emergency department presentations compar0
Critically appraised paper: Neck-specific exercise with internet support for chronic whiplash-associated disorders is noninferior to neck-specific exercise at a physiotherapy clinic [synopsis]0
Research Note: Treatment effect moderators0
Research Note: Non-inferiority trials0
Cover image and highlights0
Some types of exercise are more effective than others in people with chronic low back pain: a network meta-analysis0
Appraisal of Clinical Practice Guideline: Physical Frailty: ICFSR International Clinical Practice Guidelines for Identification and Management0
Critically appraised paper: In children with overweight or obesity, an aerobic plus resistance exercise program improved cardiometabolic but not mental health [synopsis]0
Diagnostic labels and advice for rotator cuff disease influence perceived need for shoulder surgery: an online randomised experiment0
Interventions with a clear focus on achieving behaviour change are important for maintaining training-related gains in people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a systematic review0
Critically appraised paper: Exercise is safe, clinically effective and cost-effective compared to usual care after non-reconstructive breast cancer surgery [commentary]0
Physiotherapists can reduce overuse by Choosing Wisely0
Surrogate endpoints in randomised trials of physiotherapy interventions: the SPIRIT and CONSORT extension checklists for better reporting0
Critically appraised paper: Neck-specific exercise with internet support for chronic whiplash-associated disorders is noninferior to neck-specific exercise at a physiotherapy clinic [Commentary]0
Critically appraised paper: Progressive exercise is not superior to best practice advice, and steroid injection is not superior to no injection, for rotator cuff disorders [synopsis]0
An international core capability framework for physiotherapists to deliver quality care via videoconferencing: a Delphi study0
Pelvic health0
Peer support to improve recovery after critical care for COVID-190
Twelve weeks of water-based circuit training exercise improves fitness, body fat and leg strength in people with stable coronary heart disease: a randomised trial0
Research Note: Economic evaluations in physiotherapy0
Critically appraised paper: In young children with cerebral palsy, intensive child-initiated mobility training with variability and error is as effective as conventional therapist-directed training fo0
Critically appraised paper: Once-weekly semaglutide in people with obesity and knee osteoarthritis [synopsis]0
Neurological conditions0
Critically appraised paper: In adults receiving intensive care, increased early active mobilisation did not improve clinical outcomes but increased adverse events [commentary]0
External validation and updating of prognostic models for predicting recovery of disability in people with (sub)acute neck pain was successful: broad external validation in a new prospective cohort0
Critically appraised paper: An educational program increases habitual physical activity and self-efficacy for physical activity in people with coronary artery disease [commentary]0
Aims and Scope/Editorial Board0
Appraisal of Clinical Practice Guideline: Developing clinical practice guidelines for physiotherapists working with people with inherited bleeding disorders0
Knee osteoarthritis0
Cover image and highlights0
Invited commentary on: Risk assessment of vascular complications following manual therapy and exercise for the cervical region: diagnostic accuracy of the International Federation of Orthopaedic Manip0
In trials of physiotherapy for chronic low back pain, clinical relevance is rarely interpreted, with great heterogeneity in the frameworks and thresholds used: a meta-research study0
Critically appraised paper: Implicit motor learning is not superior to explicit motor learning for improving gait speed in chronic stroke [commentary]0
Critically appraised paper: In overweight and obese adults with knee osteoarthritis, the addition of telehealth-delivered exercise and diet programs to online education improves pain and function0
Appraisal of Clinical Practice Guideline: Role of Physical Therapists in the Management of Individuals at Risk for or Diagnosed With Venous Thromboembolism: Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guideline 0
Cover image and highlights0
Critically appraised paper: An intervention to reduce household recreational screen media usage improves physical activity in children [commentary]0
High-velocity power training has similar effects to traditional resistance training for functional performance in older adults: a systematic review0
Physiotherapy students hold varying attitudes, beliefs and learning preferences regarding LGBTQIA+ healthcare: a mixed methods study0
Critically appraised paper: Stable supportive shoes improved knee pain more than flat flexible shoes in people with moderate to severe radiographic medial knee osteoarthritis [synopsis]0
Critically appraised paper: An individualised, progressive walking and education intervention reduces the risk of low back pain recurrence [commentary]0
A comprehensive exercise program improves foot alignment in people with flexible flat foot: a randomised trial0
The Transmural Trauma Care Model can be implemented well but some barriers and facilitators should be considered during implementation: a mixed methods study0
Clinimetrics: Multiple Sclerosis Walking Scale-12 (MSWS-12)0
Clinician experiences in providing reassurance for patients with low back pain in primary care: a qualitative study0
Appraisal of Clinical Practice Guideline: Australian Clinical Guideline for Physical Rehabilitation and Mobilisation in Adult Intensive Care Units: 20230
Critically appraised paper: In people with advanced lung cancer, aerobic exercise and tai chi improve sleep quality, depression and exercise capacity compared with physical activity advice0
Journal publication information0
Appraisal of Clinical Practice Guideline: Canadian 24-hour movement guidelines for children and youth: An integration of physical activity, sedentary behaviour, and sleep0
Critically appraised paper: Physiotherapy-led overground gait training using a wearable robot may enhance gross motor function for children and adolescents with cerebral palsy [commentary]0
Critically appraised paper: In people reporting dyspnoea following COVID-19 hospitalisation, additional telerehabilitation is more effective at improving exercise capacity, muscle strength and the phy0
Correspondence re Essam El-Sayed Felaya et al0
Strength training with electrical stimulation has no or little effect on the very weak muscles of patients with spinal cord injury: a randomised trial0
Clinimetrics: Photograph Series of Daily Activities – Short Electronic Version (PHODA-SeV)0
Clinimetrics: The Knee injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score (KOOS)0
Transcranial direct current stimulation provides no clinically important benefits over walking training for improving walking in Parkinson's disease: a systematic review0
Appraisal of Clinical Practice Guideline: International Consensus Statement on the diagnosis, multidisciplinary management and lifelong care of individuals with achondroplasia0
Stratified exercise therapy does not improve outcomes compared with usual exercise therapy in people with knee osteoarthritis (OCTOPuS study): a cluster randomised trial0
Clinimetrics: The Sport Injury Rehabilitation Adherence Scale0
Appraisal of Clinical Practice Guideline: International clinical practice recommendations on the definition, diagnosis, assessment, intervention and psychosocial aspects of developmental coordination 0
Mulligan manual therapy added to exercise improves headache frequency, intensity and disability more than exercise alone in people with cervicogenic headache: a randomised trial0
Critically appraised paper: In overweight and obese adults with knee osteoarthritis, the addition of telehealth-delivered exercise and diet programs to online education improves pain and function [com0
Call for applications: Journal of Physiotherapy Scientific Editor0
Critically appraised paper: Exercise is safe, clinically effective and cost-effective compared to usual care after non-reconstructive breast cancer surgery0
Correspondence: Re: Satpute et al0
Walking training with auditory cueing improves walking speed more than walking training alone in ambulatory people with Parkinson’s disease: a systematic review0
Critically appraised paper: A combined digital technology program was not superior to usual care on knee pain following total knee replacement [Commentary]0
Critically appraised paper: An intervention to reduce household recreational screen media usage improves physical activity in children0
Critically appraised paper: Stable supportive shoes improved knee pain more than flat flexible shoes in people with moderate to severe radiographic medial knee osteoarthritis [commentary]0
Clinimetrics: Douleur Neuropathique en 4 Questions (DN4)0
The smallest worthwhile effect of surgery versus non-surgical treatments for sciatica: a benefit-harm trade-off study0
In people with shoulder pain, mobilisation with movement and exercise improves function and pain more than sham mobilisation with movement and exercise: a randomised trial0
Clinimetrics: The Cumulated Ambulation Score0
Critically appraised paper: Graded sensorimotor retraining is superior to sham treatment on pain intensity for chronic low back pain [Commentary]0
Critically appraised paper: Online education improves physiotherapists’ confidence and competence with mechanical insufflation-exsufflation [commentary]0
Research Note: Designing implementation trials in physiotherapy0
Clinimetrics: Core Outcome Set for trials with Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19-COS)0
An e-learning program improves low back pain beliefs of physiotherapists: a randomised trial0
Readers’ Choice Award0
Correspondence: Re: Dorsch et al0
Correspondence: Recovery period should not be overlooked when considering the 1-minute sit-to-stand test to assess exertional desaturation in people with chronic respiratory disease0
Physiotherapists should apply health coaching techniques and incorporate accountability to foster adherence to a walking program for low back pain: a qualitative study0
Physiotherapy management of gluteal tendinopathy0
Sex, gender and pain: beyond false binaries0
Respiratory conditions0
Economic evaluations of physiotherapy interventions0
Statistical inference through estimation: recommendations from the International Society of Physiotherapy Journal Editors0
Aims and scope / Editorial Board0
Call for applications for membership of the Editorial Board0
Critically appraised paper: High-intensity interval training results in greater walking capacity at 8 and 12 weeks than moderate-intensity locomotor training in chronic stroke [commentary]0
Critically appraised paper: A self-directed, web-based exercise and physical activity program supported with text messages improves knee pain and function for people with knee osteoarthritis [synopsis0
Critically appraised paper: Modified constraint-induced movement therapy is probably the most effective non-conventional upper limb intervention post-stroke [commentary]0
Paper of the Year 20220
Critically appraised paper: For women at risk of breast cancer-related lymphoedema, prophylactic compression sleeve usage reduces and delays arm swelling0
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